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Goals1-0, 22 ‘: David Lopez, 1-1, 49 ‘: Luis Suarez, 1-2, 58 ‘: Vidal, 2-2, 87 ‘: Wu Lei ChangesVidal (45 ‘, Rakitic), Matias Vargas (61 ‘, Víctor Gómez Perea), Iturraspe (66 ‘, David López), Wu Lei (73 ‘, Oscar Melendo), Nelson Semedo (79 ‘, Griezmann) To try to change something, Valverde introduced Arturo Vidal on the break by Rakitic. Change that his agent counted as a game played for hypothetical lawsuits. That’s right. At the start of the restart, Barça met the flash that changed the scene of the game by pulling the most classic repertoire. Opening to Alba that focused on the area where Suarez appeared in the first dismissal of the Blue and Whites to tie the game. The Uruguayan can never be considered dead.Barcelona took advantage of its moment by pulling professionals because The game was for the seniors, for players with rennet and in that scenario no one like the Suárez-Vidal couple, who on the basis of thrust achieved the second goal in 59. The Chilean appeared out of nowhere to top off a Uruguayan center that changed the scenery of a party that began to play without a net. And before this set, De Jong was the one who came out pricing because the pace of the duel passed over him and he sinned from a pardillo and left his team with ten in 75 completing a pitiful game.The Spanish team took advantage of its superiority and achieved a deserved draw with somewhat sensational Wu Lei that left the feeling that the locals have recovered their pulse to save themselves and that Valverde’s people continue to live from the charisma of their stars, but there they continue, leading the table. Wu Lei hooked the new Espanyol to LaLiga with the goal in the 88th minute that earned him a draw against Espanyol against Barça (2-2) which is a brutal adrenaline shot for the parakeets in their fight for permanence against a Barça that a great match was allowed to match, from which no one was completely satisfied, although everyone clings to the positive. Barça finishes winter champion and Espanyol gave a great image in a madness duel. Both teams have a lot of history left to write.The Barcelona of 2020 insisted on the mistakes of 2019 and before Espanyol again showed that away from home is an absolute barefoot dog. It was clear that the departure to Cornellà to face the derby was a very dangerous cocktail in which the agonizing situation of the parakeets, the new coach, the Christmas break and a service sheet outside the house that frightened the Blaugrana were mixed.All these notices went unnoticed by Barcelona players in the first part, while the locals knew how to pull what they had: Epic and lungs. The Espanyol de Abelardo was a superior team than Barcelona in which the blue and whites could beat the Blaugrana. They were better placed, they raised the game beautifully and from the minute one they knew perfectly what they had to play. On the other side, Valverde again repeated the same game away from home that we have been watching the whole course.It was enough for Espanyol to contain Barça and let the rival assume an inane possession in search of his opportunity. And at first, they sang bingo. An absurd foul by De Jong provided Abelardo with a strategy move that the Blaugrana defenders defended disastrously. David López combed the ball away from Neto, who was playing for Ter Stegen’s injury.He tried to react to Barcelona based on Messi’s starts. But they were isolated plays in which the Argentine could not surprise Diego López. The best occasion for Barça was a fleeting appearance of Suarez in 41 that shot to the post. Fogonazos of rebellion before a game that was played according to the script of Abelardo. The Uruguayan, who seemed absent from the game, was beginning to show signs of life. A notice that would materialize as soon as the second part begins. CardsReferee: Carlos del Cerro GrandeVAR Referee: Valentín Pizarro GómezJavi Lopez (35 ‘, Yellow) Marc Roca (61 ‘, Yellow) Frenkie De Jong (65 ‘, Yellow) Frenkie De Jong (74 ‘, Redread more

The Guyana Prison Service on Tuesday received a speed boat which will aid in the transportation of inmates from the Mazaruni Prison in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). At the handing over ceremony at the Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) wharf on Lombard Street, Georgetown, Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels told the media that the boat will play a critical role in transporting prisoners to and from the prison, especially for medical attention. GNIC constructed the boat which cost just over $10.9 million.Officials from the Guyana Prison Service take a ride in the new speed boat with members of the mediaMeanwhile, Samuels added that with the addition of the vessel to the Mazaruni Prison, it will significantly boost the capacity and capabilities as it relates to responding to emergencies. “There are times as well when we have high profile prisoners to escort to the Hospital and we would like to do so as quickly as possible,” Samuels said.He added that the vessel will be able to facilitate two captains and 12 passengers, noting that he is looking forward to more boats being added to the present fleet of two.Samuels said the project was divided into two lots, which saw $5.5 million being spent to construct the vessel and over $1 million being spent to procure two 200 horse power engines in lots one and two respectively.Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GNIC, Clinton Williams explained how grateful the company is to have been given the opportunity to construct the vessel, as it was a perfect chance to show those in the oil and gas sector that Guyanese are competent in this regard.“These days, they are talking a lot about local content in the oil and gas sector and marine transportation is critical in relation to the needs that are required by this particular organisation and the various users. We want to signal to the oil companies that they have capability in Guyana and capacity to deliver in this regard,” Williams pointed out.Following the July 2017 jailbreak and fire which destroyed the Camp Street Prison, Government revealed plans to expand the Mazaruni Prison – a project which was expected to cost some $2 billion but aimed to streamline the local prison system and most importantly, reduce overcrowding.Samuels noted that phase one of the project is on stream and should be completed before the end of the year. This, when completed, will facilitate an extra 200 prisoners at the facility.read more

…warns of return of repressive convictionPay heed to the signals, juxtapose the current incidents against the ominous occurrences under the dark dictatorship era under the Burnham regime and one can conclude that the repressive mindset of the old People’s National Congress (PNC) has returned, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo warned.Jagdeo drew this supposition as he sharply berated the PNC-led A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition for its recent attacks against the Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh.Opposition Leader Bharrat JagdeoThe People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, during a Monday morning news conference, warned that this spate of attacks not only sought to destroy the credibility of current members of the judiciary, but also sent a clear message to incoming members of the wrath they would face if they ruled against the desires of the Government.“If the Government does not get its way; if it does not get decisions that are not favourable to the Government, then Judges and Magistrates and other members of the judiciary will be subjected to campaigns led by the State media to destroy their credibility and hopefully this will, in the thinking of those who manage the affairs at the national level, intimidate Judges and the others to be compliant and give decisions that are favourable to the Government for fear of being publicly ridiculed or chastised by the Government,” Jagdeo explained.Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl SinghHe noted that these attacks were reminiscent of the days when the PNC flag, instead of the national flag, flew over the Court of Appeal.“It is the same repressive mindset emerging… It is this mindset that drove our economy into the ground, caused Guyana to accumulate one of the highest per capita debts in the world, bankrupt our economy, drew many people away, set back development for many decades,” he outlined, noting that there were countless other incidents which supported his theory.The APNU/AFC Government is blistering under fire for its attacks against the Chancellor of the Judiciary following his dismissal of a State-sponsored appeal against a High Court decision which quashed a racial incitement charge against former President Jagdeo.Attorney General (AG) Basil Williams was imprudently critical of the decision, labelling the dismissal a “vain attempt” to free the Opposition Leader. He indicated his desire to take the matter to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).Echoing sentiments previously expressed by his legal adviser Anil Nandlall, Jagdeo pointed out that the AG was never a party in the proceedings, since it was brought by a private citizen – political activist Christopher Ram back in May 2015.Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, SC, also took a swing at the Government regarding its attacks on the judiciary.Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Basil WilliamsRamkarran observed that these alarming developments could not be ignored and were in fact unprecedented in their savagery.“Even in the 1980s, when the judiciary was under severe pressure, Chancellor Victor Crane could announce that socialist principles would guide him in his decision-making, in the sure knowledge that even if criticised, he would not be subjected to the demeaning insults, as made against Chancellor Carl Singh.”According to Ramkarran, “This open, blatant and shameless intimidation is not meant only for this Chancellor… It is a message to the next Chancellor and Chief Justice who will be appointed shortly, and for the entire judiciary, to toe the line.” He also condemned the deafening silence from critical stakeholders like the Guyana Bar Association (GBA) on this worrying development.read more

…as GAWU reveals GuySuCo cannot pay workers until 2018…PPP demands immediate severance payments for workersBy Jarryl BryanWith thousands of sugar workers out of work and facing financial hardships, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is demanding that they receive their rightful severance payments immediately.Jagdeo voiced this demand at a press conference on Thursday, during which he maintained he had little faith on the Government reversing its decision to closeOpposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeosugar estates. He stressed, however, that the workers were entitled to their severance payment by law and revealed that many of those who were already paid felt cheated.“I pointed out, even when I spoke at Wales, about how it would affect people from both parties, of every race. Those workers don’t know what will happen next year. And therefore, (since) Government has taken this irreversible decision, we are demanding that they pay the workers their severance immediately, urgently, that this is the law and the calculations be accurate.”“I was in the sugar belt last weekend and I had a meeting with many workers from Canje and Skeldon and I’ll be meeting with workers from Wales and Enmore and the other factories in the New Year. But their biggest concern seems to be about what they are told about how they will get their severance and many of them areScenes from one of the many protests by workers for their severance paymentsdissatisfied with the calculations.”Jagdeo related that he has since asked a legal team and labour unions to visit the estates and advise the workers on their rights under the labour laws. He revealed that this legal team will be composed of former Attorney General Anil Nandlall, as well as other Opposition Members of Parliament who happen to be lawyers.“So they’ll be holding meetings in the sugar belt, at which workers can come with their agreements and calculations; many of them have major issues about the applicability of different aspects of the union agreement being managed by GuySuCo on how it will be respected or honoured.”“So I want the sugar workers who did not get to come to my meeting to know that in January I intend to meet with all of them to talk about a way forward for sugar workers and their families, as I’ve done many times when I was President. I met directly with the Bauxite workers in Burmine when they lost their markets and worked with them. In the meantime, if they have legal issues they can attend these workshops.”According to Jagdeo, Government has an obligation to provide subsidies to displaced sugar workers in the sugar belt, in the same way subsidies were given in Linden when problems with Bauxite arose. Jagdeo also urged the Government to embark on a massive training programme that will be determined based upon the workers’ desires and not on a predetermined feasibility analysis.“I don’t have any faith that this Government knows its head from its foot, so I don’t want it to determine the feasibility of anything. Look at the rice project they started in Wales and wanted to push some of the workers there. It’s a failure. So you train people in what they see opportunities in.”“Secondly, I’m hearing the Government will make some land available but they can’t get their severance. That has nothing to do with severance. We would like lands be given to all the workers, (but) first of all they have to receive their severance.”No severanceJagdeo’s comments come on the same day as an announcement from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) cannot provide severance payments until next year. According to GAWU in a statement, GuySuCo informed them during a meeting on Wednesday that redundant workers at Skeldon, Rose Hall and East Demerara estates would be affected.The statement relates that while GuySuCo was allocated $6.3 billion, this is to maintain operations at the remaining estates, rather than for the workers. A $2.5 billion loan GuySuCo recently obtained is also for the same purpose.GAWU related that while they were told another sum for payments is in the pipelines, Government would have to consider the request and possibly seek supplemental financing. As such, GAWU was apprehensive that payments would only be made until February next year.“The admission by GuySuCo only serves to make matters worse as the beleaguered workers are now being told that they have no job and will not receive their legally entitled severance payments when the Corporation kicks them out on to the road on December 29, this year.”“This for the GAWU is most upsetting and only serves to rub salt in the wound. Our Union, in view of the Corporation’s depressing information, has requested that GuySuCo retains the workers in suitable employment until it is in a position to honour the workers severance payments,” GAWU said.It is a bitter turn even as thousands of sugar workers have already been made redundant and have spent months protesting for their severance. GAWU’s statement was confirmed by Agriculture Minister Noel Holder, who admitted during a press conference on Friday that monies were budgeted to pay workers in January of 2018.read more

Eidur Gudjohnsen Neil Lennon expects Eidur Gudjohnsen to rejoin Bolton in time for the trip to Reading this weekend, while fellow veteran Emile Heskey could also sign for the Sky Bet Championship club if he impresses in training.Former Chelsea and Barcelona forward Gudjohnsen, 36, enjoyed a stint with Wanderers between 1998 and 2000 before moving to Stamford Bridge and he has been back with Lennon’s squad for almost a month now.He played 90 minutes for the club’s Under-21s on Monday and Lennon, short of experienced forwards since letting Jermaine Beckford join Preston on loan, revealed the former Iceland international is set to pen terms on a deal until the end of the season.“I’m assuming everything’s agreed,” the Northern Irishman said.“If there’s any hold-ups it’ll be a minor thing and I’m hoping to have him in the squad for the weekend.”Gudjohnsen could soon be joined be another 36-year-old after Lennon’s former Leicester team-mate Heskey was invited to train with the Trotters this week.The 62-cap England forward is a free agent having left Australia’s Newcastle Jets and Lennon has granted Heskey a two-week trial period before deciding whether they will pursue a contract.“Emile is a free agent, I know him very well from my time at Leicester and he’s another player we tried to sign in our time at Celtic,” Lennon added.“He may be coming to the end of his career but he still has very good attributes. It’s no-gamble stuff for us, we’re just bringing him in and going to have a look over the next 10 days, two weeks – see if he’s got something to offer.“If he has we’ll look at it, if he hasn’t we’ll say, ‘thanks for coming in but we’re not going to pursue this’.” 1read more

Brendan Rodgers is facing another uncertain spell at Liverpool, with a worrying number of unhappy Reds supporters calling for the Northern Irish manager’s head.Jurgen Klopp has emerged as contender to replace Rodgers, and the response to such speculation has been mixed.Some believe the former Borussia Dortmund boss would be a ‘gamble’ for Liverpool, while others, interestingly, seem to think he has his eyes on Bayern Munich at the end of the season.Pep Guardiola, who stormed out of his press conference on Friday after being asked about links to England, could leave the Bundesliga giants in the summer when his current contract expires.And Klopp could be among the candidates to replace him.Have a read of the views of skeptical Premier League fans wondering if the German has set his sights higher.Which club do you think Klopp will next manage? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below… 1 Football fans think Jurgen Klopp is waiting for Pep Guardiola to leave Bayern Munich read more

Aston Villa fans have protested Randy Lerner ownership of the club for years 1 Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has accepted blame for the club’s relegation from the Premier League, saying their drop to the Championship “lies at my feet and no one else’s.”The American, who rarely attends games, has been under fire from fans during Villa’s slide down the table over the last five years.The club was relegated after last week’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, the first time they have dropped out of the top flight since 1987.Lerner said in a written statement on the club’s official website: “I write to Villa supporters to make clear that this relegation lies at my feet and no one else’s.”Lerner is looking to sell his share of Villa and the club is in talks with potential buyers but it is understood nothing is imminent at this stage.They were plunged into further disarray this week after directors Mervyn King and David Bernstein quit with the pair’s apparent resignation letters hinting at problems with Lerner.And Lerner, who has owned the club since 2006, penned an open letter to supporters to shoulder responsibility for the drop.He added: “How many seasons after all can one hold on and hope to slide through? That is not Aston Villa. That kind of desperate existence is totally unacceptable, unbearable and totally incompatible with Villa’s glorious past.“That is not what, or why, I looked to get involved back then and it is why I’ve looked for some time to make a change. I can say certainly in good faith that I have tried to sell since my May 2014 announcement and put our beloved club in better suited hands – but that hasn’t happened.“I believe in Aston Villa and know it will come back stronger and more able, with love and care for the community it serves.“I will continue to try to put the club into worthy hands and also do my best to position Villa for the quickest possible return to its rightful place among England’s elite.”read more

The vision of Letterkenny man Mark Cannon will become a realty this summer as the Cathedral town hosts its first ever basketball summer league, bringing together six team over six weeks all in the name of basketball.Set up exclusively using the medium of Facebook, Mark attracted 42 players from all corners of Donegal, some of whom had never met or previously played together. And last week they all turned up at Aura Sports Complex in Letterkenny to launch the town’s first summer league. There are players from Inishowen, Milford, Donegal Town, Letterkenny, Gweedore, Derry and indeed many different nationalities who are all taking part in the quest to win the title of Summer League Champions.Mark Cannon says he is surprised at how his idea has resonated with so many people.. “I wanted to get a small league started for the early summer months but I didn’t expect a call on Facebook to deliver 42 players in a few short weeks. The league creates an opportunity for players from different teams in the county to come together for the love of basketball!” Letterkenny has a strong basketball fraternity and in fact many players are already involved in Blaze Basketball Club which has been hailed as one of the town’s growing clubs for young and old.Two local businesses, Edwin Foley & Co Chartered Accountants and JK Sullivan Design have come in behind Mark and supported the event so impressed were they with Mark’s initiative and ambition to do something positive for the town. “It is people like Mark Cannon, that provide us with great examples of leadership through his can-do attitude and getting out there and doing something positive – and that quality is essential not only in sport but also in business.” Edwin Foley.Enthused by the initial reaction Edwin Foley says, “by working together and having a true belief in our own ability, we are confident that the very first Letterkenny Summer League will evolve into something bigger and better which could have a positive impact on the lives of future young aspiring basketball players.”Keep up with all the action on the Letterkenny Summer League Facebook page for updates reading stats, results, weekly predictions and even some game commentary. A free booklet containing details of teams, fixtures, etc can also be downloaded at: www.edwinfoley.ie/Letterkenny-Summerleague.DDTV VIDEO: LETTERKENNY’S FIRST EVER BASKETBALL LEAGUE LAUNCHED! was last modified: June 18th, 2011 by gregShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Letterkenny basketball summer leagueread more

The Under 16B Ladies Final between Four Masters and Milford will take place in Red Hugh’s, Crossroads/Killygordon tonight with a throw in time at 7pm. GAA NEWS – FOUR MASTERS FACE MILFORD IN UNDER 16B FINAL TONIGHT was last modified: May 31st, 2013 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:four mastersMilfordUNDER 16B FINAL

Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal North East, Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed confirmation from Fáilte Ireland that the Wild Atlantic Way scenic tourist route will incorporate Donegal’s entire coast, which will start from Malin Head.The decision followed widespread annoyance in Co Donegal when only the south of the county was initially included in the plans.This week, Deputy McConalogue met with the Bord Fáilte Destinations Development Manager, Paddy Matthews, who confirmed that Donegal will be a pivotal part of the route. Deputy McConalogue commented: “It is very important that all of Donegal is part of the route allowing the county to show case what it has to offer, with some of the best views in the world, let alone Ireland.“The route would see Donegal get some mainstream attention through an aggressive marketing campaign. It will also include plans for upgrade works along the route, which will improve viewpoints and provide information for tourists.“The route is in its very early stages with €1.8million being invested in Connemara at the moment. Negotiations with local authorities regarding planning are also on-going, with consultations taking place about which locations should be included.“Bord Fáilte are working on a detailed plan which should be available by the end of the year and I look forward to seeing progress on a project that would undoubtedly bring benefits to Donegal and the West of Ireland as a whole,” concluded Deputy McConalogue. WILD ATLANTIC WAY TO START AT MALIN HEAD was last modified: June 29th, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)read more